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Saying Goodbye
Books for Saying Goodbye
Books for Saying Goodbye – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
2,622 books
0–3 yrs
566 books
4–7 yrs
900 books
8–11 yrs
696 books
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(1128)
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(69)
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(68)
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(17)
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(16)
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(3)
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0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
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My Story
World War II: Three Books in One
Vince Cross, Malcolm Rose, Jo Glanville
For the child curious about how kids lived through history's hardest moments, this collection uses personal stories to b
Ages 9–13
Enola Holmes #6
The Case of the Gypsy Good-bye
Nancy Springer
Enola Holmes enters London’s dark underbelly to find a missing lady while evading her brother Sherlock, who carries a se
Ages 10–14
A Year and a Day
William Mayne
Sara and Rebecca discover a mysterious, silent boy who joins their family for a magical season that will change them for
Ages 8–12
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12–18 yrs
392 books
The Dancing Tree
Ramon Royal Ross
Zeenie finds comfort in a massive old tree and her grandmother's stories while she waits for her mother to return.
Ages 8–12
Goodbye, My Island
Jean Rogers
Twelve-year-old Esther recounts the bittersweet final winter her community spent on King Island, Alaska, before leaving
Ages 8–12
Love Is
Diane Adams
A young girl discovers the tenderness of nurturing a baby duckling and the difficult but necessary wisdom of eventually
Ages 3–6
Bambino the Clown
Georges Schreiber
For the child who has lost a cherished possession and needs a reminder that joy can still be found through laughter and
Ages 4–8
Jake Maddox Graphic Novels
Faceoff Fall Out
Jake Maddox
Jax Kingsford has a wicked slapshot, but he'll need more than skill when his hockey team faces off against his former be
Ages 8–12
The Summer We Got Played #3
Ten Days to Done
Zeni Blen
Five friends navigate the humor and chaos of middle school through group chats and honest secrets, learning that staying
Ages 10–13
Inhuman #2
Undaunted
Kat Falls
Lane returns to the virus-ravaged Feral Zone on a secret mission: to find the person she loves and fulfill a dark, heart
Ages 12–18
The Castle in the Attic #1
The Castle in the Attic
Elizabeth Winthrop
For the child grappling with the bittersweet transition of a caregiver leaving or needing to find their own inner streng
Ages 8–12
Upstaged
Robin Easter
Final bows and secret crushes collide at theater camp as Ash manages a huge production while trying not to drift away fr
Ages 8–12
A Stone for Sascha
Aaron Becker
Grieving the loss of her beloved dog, a young girl finds a sense of peace and connection to history while gathering ston
Ages 5–9
This is Not the End
Chandler Baker
Resurrection is a reality, but Lake Devereaux only gets one choice; she must decide which loved one to bring back to lif
Ages 14–18
Clarice the Brave
Lisa McMann
Separated from her brother and stuck on a leaky boat with a cat, a small ship mouse must find the courage to survive the
Ages 8–12
Tadpole's Promise
Jeanne Willis
A caterpillar and a tadpole fall in love and promise never to change, but nature has other plans for this doomed pond ro
Ages 4–8
When Cherry Blossoms Fall
Katrina Goldsaito
The Japanese concept of mono-no-aware helps a young girl find beauty in the fleeting life of cherry blossoms and the mem
Ages 4–8
The Bear and the Moon
Matthew Burgess
A floating balloon brings instant joy to Bear's life, leading to a gentle lesson about friendship, accidental loss, and
Ages 3–5
ANZAC Stories #1
Jim's Letters
Glyn Harper
For children processing the distance of a loved one or learning about family history, this moving story explores the bon
Ages 8–12
Gossip Girl #12
I Will Always Love You
Cecily von Ziegesar
For the teenager grappling with the bittersweet end of an era, this finale explores how friendships evolve and secrets r
Ages 14–18
When Jessie Came Across the Sea
Amy Hest
Leaving her grandmother and her tiny village behind is heartbreaking, but a brave young girl sets sail for a brand-new l
Ages 6–10
Pioneer Daughters #1
Hannah of Fairfield
Jean Van Leeuwen
Hannah faces the realities of the Revolutionary War as her brother prepares to fight, all while managing the daily chall
Ages 7–10
Bear and Mouse #7
A Fall Day for Bear
Bonny Becker
When the changing leaves leave Mouse feeling blue, his grumpy friend Bear must find a way to offer comfort and bring bac
Ages 3–7
The Apothecary #3
The After-Room
Maile Meloy
Janie and Benjamin must prevent a nuclear disaster while navigating a world of spies, sinister magicians, and a dangerou
Ages 10–14
